Refereed Journal Articles
Albert, T.W., Nakamura, M., Brown, C., Tan, L. (2023) An educational intervention to increase intercultural competence in interior design students. The International Journal of Design Education 17(2). https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-128X/CGP/v17i02/127-154
McCann, A.-S., Tan, L., Thornton, K. (2023) How’s your CQ?: A quasi-experimental study of cultural intelligence levels in traditional students following study abroad and classroom-based cultural experiences. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad 35(1). https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v35i1.711
Gatlin, A.R., Swearingen, S.A., Tan, L. (2022) COVID-19 study spaces: Supportive adaptation of home learning environments during the pandemic. Journal of Learning Spaces 11(1). https://libjournal.uncg.edu/jls/article/view/2154
Albert, T.W., Tan, L. (2021) Through the House of Slaves: A memorial to the origins of the Black diaspora. Art & the Public Sphere Journal, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1386/aps_00046_1
Albert, T.W. & Tan, L. (2021) The slave house as symbolic artifact. Journal of Interior Design, 46(2), 55-72. http://doi.org/10.1111/joid.12184
Tan, L., & Gatlin, A. R. (2020). The Working Labs model in action. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 11(2), 108-117. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v11i2.25649
Sokienah, Y. & Tan, L. (2019) Using global design elements over traditional elements: Measuring acculturation of global consumer culture influence on Jordanian design students. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.35940/ijrte.B3341.098319
Tan, L., Hong, M., & Albert, T.W. (2017) Improving student commitment to healthcare-related design practice by improving the studio learning experience. Health Environments Research and Design Journal, 10(5). https://doi.org/10.1177/1937586717713733
Chattaraman, V., Tan, L., & Peek, P. (2016) Digital drawing tablets for design communication: Focus on apparel and interior studios. The International Journal of Design Education. https://doi.org/10.18848/2325-128x/cgp/v10i04/1-7
Tan, L., Peek, P. & Chattaraman, V. (2015) HEI-LO model: A grounded theory approach to assess digital drawing tools. Journal of Interior Design, 40(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/joid.12036
Tan, L. (2014) Emerging designers in the studio cave: A story of becoming. Fusion Journal. 003.
Tan, L. & Waxman, L. (2013) Designing for virtual learning spaces: A Second Life example. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 4(2), 72-79. https://doi.org/10.14434/ijdl.v4i2.3687
Tan, L. (2011) A review of environmental symbology: Origins and contributions toward a theoretical framework. Journal of Interior Design, 36(2), 39-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1668.2011.01056.x
Books
Tan, L. (2023) Project Management Playbook. Seattle: Pointline Press. ISBN: 979-8-85460-6196
Tan, L. (2022) The Interior Designer’s Job Hunt Playbook. [Textbook] Toronto: Top Hat. ISBN: 978-1-77494-7890
Tan, L. (2021) Brilliance Hacks for Work-Life Balance. Seattle: Pointline Press. ISBN: 979-8-49759-073-9
Tan, L. (2020) Introduction to Interior Design. [Textbook] Toronto: Top Hat. ISBN: 978-1-77412-250-1
Refereed Proceedings
Chattaraman, V., Tan, L. & Peek, P. (2013) Incorporation of pen-based digital drawing tools in apparel and interior design instruction for effective design communication. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association #70, New Orleans, LA. 2 pages.
Clark, L. (2011) Tech boot camp: Getting started with Second Life. Leading IT into the Future in Transformative Times. Proceedings of the EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference 2011.
Clark, L. (2011) Truly immersive: Virtual environments. Leading IT into the Future in Transformative Times. Proceedings of the EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference 2011.
Clark, L. (2011) Exploring symbolic space: Toward an archetypal method [Abstract]. In Human Responsibility & Environmental Change: Planning, Process, and Policy. p 31. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology, Las Vegas, NV.
Clark, L., Elsasser, J. & Clark, J. (2011) Mobile augmented reality in higher education: Theory and practice [Abstract]. In Human Responsibility & Environmental Change: Planning, Process, and Policy, 32. Proceedings of the XVIIIth International Conference of the Society for Human Ecology, Las Vegas, NV.
Clark, L. & Clark, J. (2010) Brave new world: Environmental design and emerging technologies [Abstract]. EDRA41: Policy & the environment, 240-241. Proceedings from the 41st Annual Conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, Washington, D.C.
Clark, L. (2010) Our symbols, our space: A content analysis of symbolic motifs in the built environment. Celebrating our foundations: Teaching, scholarship service, 334-337. Proceedings of the IDEC Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Clark, L. & Clark, J. (2010) Environmental design and emerging technologies: Today and the near future. Celebrating our foundations: Teaching, scholarship service, 338-341. Proceedings of the IDEC Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Clark, L. (2008) The meaning of threshold: A preliminary typological study of the symbolism of entry, 12-13. Proceedings of the IDEC Midwest Regional Conference, Lincoln, NE
Clark, L. & Waxman, L. (2008) Interior design in Second Life: Collaborative criticism of a virtual environment. Making Connections, 41-45. Proceedings of the IDEC South Regional Conference, Auburn, AL.
Fannin, V. & Clark, L. (2008) Design pedagogy and the tangible blog: Bringing cyberspace down to earth. Raison D’Etre: Reason for Being, 1239-1247. Proceedings of the IDEC Annual International Conference, Montreal, Canada.
Clark, L. & Fannin, V. (2007) Design communication and web-based structures: The design dialogue blog project. Peering past the present: Visionary aspirations on the future of interior design, 14-16. Proceedings of the IDEC South Regional Conference, Blacksburg, VA.
Clark, L. (2007) GlowBug: Disaster relief and recovery home. Proceedings of the National Art & Design for Social Justice Symposium, 46-50.
Grants, Contracts, and Funding Awarded
Gatlin, A.R., Tan, L. (Collaborator), Bush, B. & Moore, K. (2021-2022) Integrating Model Chairs: Object-Based Learning in Design-Based Courses. Funded by the Daniel F. Breeden Endowed Grant Program, Auburn University. Total award $4,000.
Tan, L. (PI) (2020-2021) New pathogen lab helps students design healthy spaces. Funded by Tiger Giving Day, Auburn University. Total award $4,805.
Brock, W., Rahn, K., Hope, C., Svyantek, D. & Tan, L. (Collaborator) (2020-2021) Effects of lighting color in a University testing center. Funded by the CADC Seed Grant. Total award $5,000.
Tan, L. (PI), Burnsed, A., Lee, Y-A, Martin, K., & Weber, P. C. (2020-2021). Academy for Writing: Integrating High Impact Practices. Funded by the Office of University Writing & The ePortfolio Project, Auburn University. Total award $10,000.
Gatlin, A.R., Rakestraw, S. & Tan, L. (Co-I) (2019-2021) Working Labs 2.0 – work environment update. Funded by Kimball International. Total award $27,000.
Jones, M., Rakestraw, S., Harvey, M., Curry, G., Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Collaborator) (2019-2020) College of Human Sciences collaboration space. Funded by Tiger Giving Day, Auburn University. Total award $24,512.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Collaborator) (2019-2020) Circle of Care service learning project. Funded by Interface. Total award $10,000.
Tan, L. (PI). (2019-2020) Improving written communication and metacognition for undergraduates who intend to apply to a limited admission major. Funded by the Office of University Writing, Auburn University. Total award $500.
Tan, L. (PI) (2018-2019) Meta-assessment institute. Funded by the Office of Academic Assessment, Auburn University. Total award $1,000.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2017-2018) Working Labs 2.0 – EASL active learning studios and work environments. Funded through the Interior Design Advisory Board. Total award $540,000.
Tan, L. (PI) (2016-2017) Active learning studios. Funded by the EASL2Go Grant Program from the Provost’s Office, Auburn University. Total award $22,000.
Tan, L. (PI), Thompson, M., Henton, J. & DiFolco Parker, J. (2012-2017) Agreement establishing the Auburn University Club Annual Fund for Excellence in Interior Design. Funded by the Auburn University Club. Total award $10,000.
Duffey, M., Peek, P. & Tan, L. (Collaborator) (2015-2016) Senior exhibit. Funded by the Daniel F. Breeden Endowed Grants Program from the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and College of Human Sciences, Auburn University. Total award $4,958.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2014-2015) INDS exhibition lighting. Funded by The Source Lighting. Total award $36,000.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2014-2015) Center for Creative Solutions. Funded through the Interior Design Advisory Board. Total award $160,000.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2013-2014) Reed digital resource room. Funded by the W. Allen and Martha Reimer Reed Endowment. Total award $160,000.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2013-2014) Working Labs 1.0 – work environments. Funded through the Interior Design Advisory Board. Total award $305,000.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (Co-PI) (2013-2014) Reed Mac Lab. Funded by the W. Allen and Martha Reimer Reed Endowment. Total award $185,000.
Chattaraman, V., Tan, L. (Co-PI) & Peek, P. (2012-2013) Incorporation of pen-based digital drawing tools in apparel and interior design instruction for effective communication. Funded by the Daniel F. Breeden Endowed Grants Program from the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and College of Human Sciences, Auburn University. Total award $5,980.
Tan, L. (PI) (2012) Analysis of technologies for effective design communication. Funded by the Auburn University Intramural Grant Proposal, a program of the Office of the Vice President of Research and the College of Human Sciences, Auburn University. Total award $4,027.
Clark, L. (PI) (2008-2009) Design pedagogy and the tangible blog: Bringing cyberspace down to earth. Funded by the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation. Total award $1,000.
Clark, L. (PI) (2007-2008) Design communication and web-based structures: The design dialogue blog project. Funded by the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation. Total award $750.
Invited Keynote Addresses and Distinguished Lectures
Tan, L. (2022, November 3) 3 reasons we shouldn’t get ‘back to normal’ and 5 things to do instead. Presented at Engage Conference, Austin, TX.
Tan, L. (2019, November 6) Design intervention: The ecology of change in a changing world. Presented at TESS Talks: The Essence of Changing World, Auburn University.
Tan, L. (2019, April 11) Design ecology: Interventions for global health. Presented at Can Art Save the Planet? A Symposium on Art and Planetary Health, Auburn, AL. One of four invited presenters, selected from a national pool.
Tan, L. (2012, February 24) OLOGIES: Environmental symbology, emerging technologies, and human ecology. Presented at the College of the Atlantic.
Selected Invited and Juried Creative Scholarship
Tan, L. (2022, October 7) Ecologically balanced ideation – regimes and effects of critique. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference.
Albert, T.W., Tan, L. (2022, February 1 – May 8) The Door of No Return (The Slave House series). Aaron, L. (Chair), Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art: Faculty Triennial, Auburn, AL, United States.
Tan, L. (2021) An Ideogrammatic Expedition. Exhibited and archived in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Art Library. Brooklyn, NY, United States. Call Number 437.12-02.
Tan, L., Gatlin, A. R., Bellettati, A. (2020, October 9) Apprentice to Bernini’s ghost: A story with a palace, a pandemic, and a paradigm shift. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council Virtual Fall Symposium.
Gatlin, A. R. & Tan, L. (2019, October 10) The active learning classroom building: A not-so-virtual tour. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference.
West Albert, T. & Tan, L. (2018, October) Community through trauma. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council Midwest Regional Conference.
West Albert, T. & Tan, L. (2018, September 28) The Door of No Return and limitation into freedom. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference, Miami, FL.
Tan, L., Peek, P., Duffey, M. & Clark, J. (2016, September 7-10) The giver. Juried and exhibited at the Design Communication Association Biennial Conference.
Tan, L., Peek, P., Gatlin, A.R., & Warfield, C. (2016, January 18) Working Labs: Navigating territory, property, and rights in a new office model. Juried and exhibited at the national Art & Design for Social Justice Symposium, Tallahassee, FL.
Tan, L. (2013, October 26) Sleepwalker’s expeditions into the shadowed home. Juried and exhibited at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference.
Clark, L. (2007) GlowBug: Disaster relief and recovery home. Juried and exhibited at the Art & Design for Social Justice Symposium, Tallahassee, FL.
Selected Products and Intellectual Property
Tan, L. (2021) Neo-Pagan Religious Symbolism in the Home. [dataset] Publisher: Auburn University http://dx.doi.org/10.35099/aurora-77
Gatlin, A.R., Doukopoulos, L.M., Tan, L.A.C., Kuhn, W. (2019) Unpacking Systems: the Boardgame. [game] Licensing: Auburn University. AU IP Invention No.: 2020-028
Elsasser, J. Clark, L., & Herndon, N. (2010) Powercat Enhanced. [software] Licensing: Kansas State University.
Refereed Presentations at Conferences
Martin, K. & Tan, L. (2023, March 18) Evidence-based residential design for maternal mental health in the postpartum period. Presented at the Interior Design Educators Council Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Yan, Y. & Tan, L. (2022, October 7) Biophilic playgrounds for children in highly transient communities of Oahu. Presented at the Interior Design Educators Council South Regional Conference.
Albert, T.W., Nakamura, M., Brown, C., Tan, L. (2021) An educational intervention to increase intercultural competency in interior design students. Presented at the Interior Design Educators Council Annual International Conference, New York City, NY.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (2020, October 9) Raising competent students: A sponsored commercial studio. Presented at the Interior Design Educators Council Virtual Fall Symposium.
Gatlin, A.R., Tan, L., Thornton, K. (2019, October 4) A human scientist’s guide to preserving culture. Presented at the Faculty Research Symposium, Auburn University.
Gatlin, A.R. & Tan, L. (2018, September 27) Prototyping for success: The journey to an active learning classroom building [Poster]. Presented at the IDEC South Regional Conference, Miami, FL.
Tan, L. (2018, March 8) Drawing down the bones: Five creative design processes adapted from Goldberg’s methods. Presented at the International Conference of the Interior Design Educators Council, Boston, MA.
Tan, L. (2018, January 26) Learning labs visual guide: Pairing active learning strategies with your classroom layout [Poster]. Presented by limited invitation at Conversations in Celebration of Teaching, Auburn University, AL.
Sokienah, Y. & Tan, L. (2017, March 10) Acculturation to global consumer culture impact on using traditional architectural elements: A preliminary exploration. Presented at the IDEC Annual International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Albert, T. W., Hong, M., & Tan, L. (2017, March 9). Evidence-based Design Learning: Preparing Students for Careers in Healthcare Design. Interior Design Educators Council Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Tan, L. (2016, January 29) How to eat an elephant: Scaffolding as a way to tackle big learning outcomes one bite at a time [Poster]. Presented by limited invitation at Conversations in Celebration of Teaching, Auburn University, AL.
Tan, L. (2015, January 30) R&R: Writing for the flipped design studio [Poster]. Presented by limited invitation at Conversations In Celebration of Teaching & Expo in Support of Research and Creative Scholarship, Auburn University, AL.
Belt, V. & Tan, L. (2014, March 4-5) A collaborative approach to improving productivity in a full-service commercial kitchen. Presented at the Auburn University Research Week 2014, Auburn, AL.
Tan, L. (2013, October 25) Pen-based digital drawing tools: Student perceptions of technical and aesthetic quality outcomes. Presented at the IDEC South Regional Conference, Peachtree City, GA.
Tan, L. (2013, October 25) Digital drawing tablets for beginners. [Workshop]. Presented at the IDEC South Regional Conference, Peachtree City, GA.
Tan, L. (2012, March 22) Analysis of technologies for effective design communication. [Poster]. Presented at the IDEC Annual International Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Clemons, S., Adams, E., Kucko, J., Pickett, M., Hamre, K., Tan, L. (2012, March 21). Emerging educators: The adjustment to academia. [Panel]. Presented at the IDEC Annual International Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Belt, V. & Tan, L. (2012, February 28) Bridging the designer-client gap in healthcare design: Analysis of nursing station types. [Poster]. Presented at the Graduate Scholars Forum, Auburn University, AL.
Elsasser, J. & Clark, L. (2011, February 22) Augmented reality and wayfinding with mobile phones: A practical model for implementation on campus. Presented at the EDUCAUSE West/Southwest Regional Conference, Austin, TX.
Clark, L. (2010, June 5) Environmental symbology: Evidence of three symbolic motifs and their meanings. Presented at the 41st Annual Meeting of the Environmental Design Research Association, Washington, D.C.
Clark, L. (2009, October 20) Emerging trends in a study of neo-pagan homes [Poster]. Presented at the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference, Manhattan, KS.
Kim, H.C. & Clark, L. (2009, May) Revit in interior design education: Supplementing computer-aided curricula with BIM. [Poster]. Presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Design Research Association, Kansas City, MO.
Clark, L. & Pable, J. (2008, October 23) Interior design typology and synthetic thinking: Integrating design theory with practical applications in the design classroom. Presented at the IDEC South Regional Conference, Auburn, AL.